Boy name
Tony name meaning
“priceless, in traditional interpretation”
Tony is a masculine name traditionally interpreted as priceless, although its original meaning is uncertain. It is a short form of Anthony or Antonius, ultimately from the Latin Roman family name Antonius. Toni and Tonny are spelling variants associated with this shortened form of the name.
What does Tony mean?
Priceless, in traditional interpretation
In Indonesian: tak ternilai harganya, menurut tafsir tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Tony
A short form of Anthony or Antonius, from the Roman family name Antonius. 'Priceless' is a popular interpretation, but the original meaning is uncertain.
How to pronounce Tony
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦴꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮧᮔᮤ |
Is Tony a boy’s name?
Yes, Tony is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tony ranks #306 among boy names in our data sample (64 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Tony
Famous people named Tony
- Tony Gunawan · b. 1975
- Tony Sucipto · b. 1986
- Tony Prabowo · b. 1956
- Tony Q Rastafara · b. 1961
- Tony Wen · b. 1911
- Tony Taulo
- Tony A. Rompis · b. 1948
- Tony Harsono
- Tony Herbiansyah · b. 1959
- Tony Kurniawan
- Tony Tribagus Spontana · b. 1964
- Tony Wardoyo · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Tony
What is the meaning of Tony?
Tony means priceless, in traditional interpretation. A short form of Anthony or Antonius, from the Roman family name Antonius. 'Priceless' is a popular interpretation, but the original meaning is uncertain.
Is Tony a boy’s name?
Yes, Tony is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tony have?
Tony has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tony?
Tony ranks #306 among boy names in our data sample (64 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tony?
Other spellings: Toni, Tonny.
Famous people named Tony?
Notable people named Tony include Tony Gunawan, Tony Sucipto, Tony Prabowo.
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